Energy
In brief: Not stored.
(data current as of 2026-05-22, game version 2.12.7)
Where it is minedPower Plant
Mining boosters5
Role in the economy
Not stored. Powers your mines: if energy runs short, mining drops. Provided by the Power Plant and Solar Satellites.
Where it occurs: mining — section Buildings; exchange — Trader; purchase — Shop.
Where it is mined
How to grow production
- Build the Solar Plant and the Fusion Plant, and add Solar Satellites.
- Energy is not stockpiled: keep it positive, or resource and science output falls.
- Hot planets (inner orbits) produce more energy.
What boosts mining
Alliance Skills 2
Research 1
Senators 1
Accelerators 1
Planet Anomalies 3
Other sources 1
- Academy skill "Energy Technology"
Questions and answers
What is “Energy” in Xterium?
Not stored. Powers your mines: if energy runs short, mining drops. Provided by the Power Plant and Solar Satellites.
Where is “Energy” mined?
Power Plant, Thermal Power Plant, Solar Satellites, Orbital Station.

